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RX05 EFC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Turquoise Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,307 mi
Last recorded145,307 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 145,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all seats and seatbelts removed from rear of vehicle

brake servo unit corroded

rear of vehicle converted to ramp access

Pass 17 Mar 2025 139,076 miles

all seats and seatbelts removed from rear of vehicle

brake servo unit corroded

corrosion to n/s rear underside but not within prescribed area

exhaust deteriorated

rear of vehicle converted to ramp access

Fail 17 Mar 2025 139,076 miles

all seats and seatbelts removed from rear of vehicle

brake servo unit corroded

corrosion to n/s rear underside but not within prescribed area

exhaust deteriorated

rear of vehicle converted to ramp access

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,313 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded/weak

Fail 17 Mar 2023 112,313 miles

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded/weak

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replaced H4 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 91,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Inner surface very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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RX05 EFC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Turquoise with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX05 EFC registered?

RX05 EFC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is RX05 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 EFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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